Pride is the last on my list of seven deadly sins
and I’ll be ever so happy; because patience runs thin
I really don’t think there is much more to explain
the information goes nowhere, it’s a boring refrain

Arrogance is a word associated with the word pride
it gets more convoluted with the descriptions I find
the contemptuous feelings for interchangeable words
is driving me crazy, and all I want is a verb

Pride is satisfaction, happy with something well done
when we achieve our goals; so pleased that we won
at one time or another we’ll have to handle defeat
A proper sense of our own value is what we must seek

Are you dreading this contest??? Its a good write but you seem ready to run away fast! I don't blame you this would be hard for me. Hey, you hung in there and wrote all of these poems in your beautiful style and that's all that matters! I think you pulled this off and you have a good chance to win!!! Good job my friend.

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Tue, April 28th, 2009 8:29am

I don't remember if it was any more than a
challenge just to write on the subject...I
think it was angellynn...she went through
them much faster than I...Thanks though.
I am really happy to be finished...Hugs B

You are the queen of awesomeness! lol! Well penned and excellent write! *smiles* M

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Tue, April 28th, 2009 8:31am

Yahoo I finished .... that is what counts here.
Thanks Rose...Hugs B

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Sat, May 2nd, 2009 8:20pm

You explain well in your poem that pride is a touchy "sin". There are variations on pride. It is, as you say, when it turns to arrogance that the mark is overstepped. You should be proud of your poetic inclinations and being able to say so much within a good ryhming poem - that is acceptable pride!

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Sun, May 3rd, 2009 5:15am

Yes Pride is a touchy sin for sure. I thank you
for the compliments, and taking the time to read
it. I'm not doing well with writing lately. I
think all desire to write is lost...oh well.
Kind regards M.

Pride goeth before distruction... this is one sin we all have to fight at some point or another Great write. S.R.

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Mon, May 4th, 2009 11:53am

Thanks so much S.R. You are too kind for sure.
So pleased that you are enjoying Booksie. M

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Sat, August 1st, 2009 12:22pm

I am sad that there is no more sins poems.
this is just my opinion but I don't really think of Pride as a sin, I think of it as a virtue, I suppose arrogance is a bad trait but being pleased with what you have done, I'm sure you were very pleased with yourself when you had finished your poem, Thats a good thing.
Nice work.

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Sun, August 2nd, 2009 5:41am

I was very happy when I finally finished these.
I decided at one point not to finish them, but
gave myself a kick, and pushed on. Thank you
for actually spending your time to comment on
them. I am truly grateful. Smiles M.